stories

by Ian Wyntoncjwynton@sbcglobal.net
Cub, an adult scout, learns to survive in Sacramento in this spoof of the popular show. Where will he find food, shelter, and all the things a scout needs? Join him on his Capitol adventure!

by Rocky Reginoonlyraquel@hotmail.com
Nate, a young journalist meets up with Mara, a quirky mystery woman he is set up to work with by his sister. She gives him a fresh perspective into appreciating what he’s got.

by Christa Bella
Email: christabella_actor@yahoo.com
Inspired by actual events, brothers Humberto and Carlos, migrant farm-workers, set out on a journey to Sacramento.
Discovering challenges along the way, they persevere to find their path.

by Colin Swiftswift@lilacneuronmedia.com
Buddies Hal and Les like to make a sport of womanizing. When they overhear a couple of Yoginis talking about their
‘hot’class they decide to check it out. The insight they gain is more than they ever planned.

The Place Called Sacramento Film Festival Cast & Crew Call was a great success. Almost 200 community members came out to join in filmmaking fun in hopes of becoming part of a Production team. There are 10 films being created over the summer. The 10 PCS Scriptwriting winners are now Producers and are currently in process of gathering both their cast and crew.

The 10 scriptwriters turned producers were formally announced at the event and we congratulate them! It was a stiff competition this year with lots of great stories and tales of life and inspiration in Sacramento.

Brian Jagger and Assistant for “The Lottery Ticket”

2013 “A Place Called Sacramento”

Ten Selected Film Projects

“To Pith or Not to Pith: That is the Question! (an entomologist fantasy)” by Colin Swift Swift@LilacNeuronMedia.com

A Young Entomologist must find and pith a rare moth before sunset in order to secure a needed Scholarship.

“The Players” by Karen Orcutt and William Orcutt KAOrcutt@yahoo.com

It’s a whole new ball game for a group of pool hall players. Will they win in this game of life and death?

“American River” by Romeo TrocinoRomeo.Trocino@gmail.com

Discover the beauty and dangers of the American River in this family adventure. Will they be able to keep their heads above water?

“Resolution” by Jessica Benz WordlerProductions@gmail.com

Never before has a cupcake seemed so sweet! There is temptation at every turn for pretty and hopeful Jennifer.

“The Lottery Ticket” by Brian Jagger BsJagger@gmail.com

Could the lottery be the answer to Joseph’s financial problems? He wants to be a good father to his children, but will this really be the lucky win he’s been hoping for?

“The Tailypo” by Dwight Taylor DTaylorCarter@gmail.com

Don’t go messing around off the beaten path. Things could get a little grizzly for a group of bored young friends when they find a mysterious object by the river.

“Scratch” by Ian Wynton CJWynton@sbcglobal.net

Men are such dogs! Chasing women gets Jim in a gravy train full of troubles he couldn’t ever have imagined.

“The Within” by Marc Gardner Ring22Entertainment@gmail.com

A strange sound fills the sky. The Matthews family scrambles to survive and it’s all caught on tape. What the video reveals may lead to ending the invasion but are they in for more than they bargained for?

“Running into Traffic” by Joyce Glover Restorationz@hotmail.com

Young and beautiful, Cynthia’s life is about to change dramatically as she learns about her family secrets and is tempted by a sly and alluring man. Will she be able to dodge the traffic?

“Off the Mark” by Hank CoffinHank.Coffin@gmail.com

An accomplished journalist risks his credibility to help a friend in need with a film project. The topic is ‘hot’ and the ratings will be hotter if they succeed, but will it be worth it in the end?

Romeo Trocino and the “American River” Crew.

If you missed out on getting to the Cast & Call in person you can still mail us your information. You can send us your resume or any information that might me relevant to what you would like to take part in and specify ‘crew’ or ‘cast’ or both. We will forward your information to all 10 filmmakers. If you are an actor or want to be an extra please include a headshot. For PCS purposes they do not have to be professional, but we ask that you include basics: head shot, full body shot, age range you can perform, contact info, etc. No experience is needed. So, there is still time to be part of the movie making process.

This week LiveWire is happy to welcome guests from the Ethel Hart Center and The Sacramento County Fair. There are so many local stories to share and so much fun and learning to be had in our community. You won’t want to miss out on this show.

The Sacramento County Fair is opening up on May 23rd and will have lot’s of great local talent and educational opportunities. One of which is the Exposition Halls. Guest, Jana Maginness visited the fair last year and saw an opportunity to do something different and beneficial for our community. She noticed the Exposition Halls weren’t being used to their full capability during the County Fair. She and some art-loving volunteers are going to be making some wonderful changes at the fair. Jana will be on the show to tell us about their Expo Hall project and what you might expect to find when you visit the Sacramento County Fair.

For more information about the Sacramento County Fair visit www.SacFair.com

We love a good story here in Sacramento and The Ethel MacLeod Hart Senior Center is chock-full of them. Our Life Stories Annual Writers’ Conference is happening Saturday, May 4th at Cosumnes River College from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. It is a cross-generational writer’s conference that includes Keynote Speakers Professor Marshall J. Cook and Professor S.R.Martin. There will be various workshops to attend and lots of great stories to be written and shared. What is your story?

Access Sacramento has so many wonderful members. Brian McKinsey is a DJ on The Voice on Access Sacramento. He was recognized by Access Sacramento as best NEw DJ of the Year 2012. You can listen to his show online and through your television using the Second Audio Program button (SAP). Please tune in to hear more from Brian and others.

– Michelle B.B.

I am Brian McKinsey, aka: Papa B. My 5 grand kids call me Papa B so I
just kept on keeping on with that name and for me, it is true
affection. I am a native California and have been married to my
Junior High Sweetheart, Jolene, for over 30 years. I am a 100%
Service Connected Disabled Veteran who is an Alumni of the School of
Hard Knocks. My two shows here on “The Voice” at AccessSacramento
hopefully will give the listeners some hope and renewed encouragement
that whatever they are going through, others of us have gone through
it as well and have made and they can to.

“From The Heart” is all about playing music that means something to me
and I try and incorporate local musicians to create that “shop at
home” kinda of feeling. Support our local area kind of thing.

My second show, “Non-Profits & Support Groups” is just that. In
Recovery, I have heard many times, “How did you hear about that
group?” That is what this show is about. Getting Non-Profits &
Support Groups air time for the issues and help them help others in
our Community as they have helped me.

Livewire is happy to welcome back guests from American Paranormal Investigations and The Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center. Both of these organizations are having some fun with their fundraising this year.

First, we’ll meet the new President of American Paranormal Investigations, Teresa Roberts. She’ll be on the show along with teammate and Board Member, Roger Merrett. They will be talking about their upcoming fundraising event “Ghostrush 2013”. The event will feature paranormal discussions and lessons in an intimate setting at the Sierra Nevada House in Historic Coloma, Ca. on Saturday, April 6th. They will have special guests including, Danna Wilberg, local filmmaker and Host of “Paranormal Connection” and also Special Guest, Jeannie Howell, Founder of Manifest Center. There will be a guided nighttime investigation to follow, too. Don’t forget to bring your flashlight!

We are also excited to welcome back guests from The Center, Sacramento’s LGBT community center. Executive Director, Shara Perkins along with Taryn Thru-U will be on the show to share information about their upcoming event. The Center is having a very delicious fundraiser “Mama’s Makin’ Bacon: Drag Show & Brunch”. The buffet & show event is happening on Sunday, March 3rd at Bacon & Butter in Midtown Sacramento at brunch-time (That’s also ‘Bar Fly’ for you night owls). Entertainment will be provided by the local and legendary ladies of Badland’s Drag Revue and the Drag Kings. Let Mama make you breakfast!

We’re pleased to bring this new lo-fi, micro budget ($4000!) science fiction film by Jim Munroe to Sacramento! It’s been the hit of underground film festivals around North America, and was featured at Alamo Drafthouse in 2012!

About the movie: In the future, jobs still suck but in whole new ways. By 2040, the global economy has flipped and North Americans are a cheap labour pool for wealthy Asian markets. The movie consists of episodes of a documentary series popular in mainland China about the bad jobs some white people have — the plucky and resilient souls unlucky enough to be born into the slums of North America are both amusing and moving to the Chinese audience. Oscar is a digital janitor, and has to manually cover up logos for copyright reasons in the future’s answer to Google StreetView maps. Gary and Karen assemble robot baby dolls for the children of the wealthy in Asia. Anton and Toph are spider silk collectors. Serina is human spam and makes a living by mentioning brands and products in casual conversation.